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Richard (Rick) Charles Russell Rick passed away Saturday, July 3, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. After graduating from NSAC, Rick was employed at the college as the swine herdsman for 20 years and then as manager of the fur unit for 4 years. Rick was actively involved in many community activities including the Agricultural Society, NS Provincial Exhibition, NS Forestry Exhibition, NS Natural Resources Exhibition, and the Canadian Intercollegiate Lumberjacking Association (CILA). For 24 years, Rick coached the NSAC Woodsmen Team. He was well respected by both his peers and the athletes he coached. He was always giving of himself, and was recognized for his unselfish devotion to the college community by the NSAC Student population by being given the Student Appreciation Award in 1995. Rick is sorely missed by all who knew him.
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Rick Russell Memorial Bursary Fund An Endowment fund has been established from which money will be used to support the Rick Russell Memorial Bursaries (see below for Bursary criteria). The amount in the fund will determine the amount of the bursaries and the group that indicated their willingness to help will make that decision. All Donations to the fund are welcomed. You can help establish this memorial by making a tax deductible donation to the endowment fund in Rick's memory. Donations may be sent to: Development & Alumni Relations Office, 62 Cumming Drive, Truro, NS B2N 5E3 or email jjordan@nsac.ca. Make cheques payable to "Rick Russell Memorial Bursary Fund" In memory of Rick Russell, long time woodsmen coach and Animal Science Technician, bursaries will be awarded to a woodsmen athlete in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study in any program at NSAC. The selection criteria include financial need, involvement and leadership in the woodsmen program, and satisfactory academic performance. Applications must be submitted to the awards office by September 15.
Rick's 5th Annual Weekend - July 10-12, 2009 Join us for a weekend of revelry on the newly developed campground
on the weekend of July 10th, 11th, and 12th at Farmer Brown's 371 Osborne
Corner Road, Hillsborough, NB. We'll again need folks to remind others
as the time draws near to keep that date open and help celebrate Rick's
life and stay in touch with old friends. Its a real great feeling to share
stories both new and old as we watch each other's families grow year after
year. This year Sarah has to tell us how she was able to be freed from
the washroom at work when the door knob fell off into her hand.
The weekend activities included fire building, large log burning, newly designed washer toss, Bocce ball, sponge arrow goal tending, fire works and even a birthday cake. On Saturday afternoon we visited the cemetery to say hello to Rick one more time. Sunday morning Rick's mom Nerene invited the group for brunch at Gaskin's restaurant and. another collection taken was taken to add to the Rick Russell memorial bursary fund. A great time was had by all and many friendships were continued at this event. Attached is a photo story of the weekend. Fred & Lisa Brown generously offered the group to use their home for next year's weekend. Those in attendance decided that this seemed too good to refuse and with a bit of effort from several of us a short term campsite should be able to be assembled on their lovely property. An empty Greenhouse has been discussed for tenting and recreational use in the event of rain. Lisa will post directions to the homestead prior to departure. Rick's weekend 2008 will be held on the weekend of July 12th at the home of Fred and Lisa Brown. Everyone in attendance was challenged to make a couple of calls next April or May to remind others of the upcoming event. Everyone who can count themselves a Friend of Rick Russell is very welcome to attend. If you are planning to attend or if you have any questions or require further info contact Scott Howatt or Michelle Holmes 902 658-2440 or email howattholmes@pei.sympatico.ca or cell 902 393-8312 or Trevor and Shari Dillman 902-843-3483 or email trevor.dillman.cnh.com or cell 902 957-0060 or Mike and Karen Tulkens 902 530-6061 ktulkens@eastlink.ca or Fred and Lisa Brown Brownclan2@aol.com 506 PLEASE PASS
ALONG TO ALUMNI AND FRIENDS Rick’s Weekend July 15-16, 2006
The 3rd annual "Ricks
Weekend" is scheduled for July 14th, 2007 at Gaskin's Woodsmen have established an annual " Rick's Weekend" as a time to reminisce and share old times and make new memories too. This will be the third anniversary of Rick's passing. Please bring your families with you, as all ages are welcome. At some point during the weekend we do plan to visit Rick's grave site. There is not a planned schedule of activities, just come and relax and plan to have loads of laughs and fun! For those that don't wish to camp the following accomodations are close by: If you are planning to attend or if you have any questions or require further info contact Scott Howatt or Michelle Holmes 902 658-2440 or email howattholmes@pei.sympatico.ca or cell 902 393-8312 or Trevor and Shari
Dillman 902-843-3483 or PLEASE PASS ALONG TO ALUMNI AND FRIENDS.
Announcements (Woodsmen/Alumni) Please contact Cathy Myette (902) 893-7567 if you would like any news items of interest (marriages, births, jobs, or events to be posted.
Please visit the Tributes to Rick page to submit any stories, pictures or tributes you would like to share. These will be reviewed and posted by the Athletic Department on the Tributes Page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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